QC Lab Supervisor (1st Shift Weekends)

This QC Chemist role oversees weekend first-shift quality control laboratory operations, providing analytical support for routine processes and new products in a regulated GMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Accept responsibility for overall laboratory management and decision-making during the assigned weekend shift.
• Provide analytical support for routine manufacturing processes and the introduction of new products.
• Manage the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure reliable performance and data accuracy.
• Oversee documentation and traceability of raw materials, intermediates, in-process controls (IPCs), stability, and cleaning samples.
• Review existing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standard operating procedure qualifications (SOPQs) and write new SOPs and SOPQs as required for new equipment, technology, or processes.
• Participate in the description and optimization of technical procedures and analytical methods, including method review and updates.
• Initiate and manage change controls related to documentation, systems, and quality control laboratory reports.
• Support the introduction and implementation of new work procedures and analytical practices in the laboratory.
• Approve or reject raw materials, intermediates, IPCs, stability samples, and cleaning samples in accordance with current specifications and SOPs.
• Create and complete analytical records according to current SOPs and SOPQs to support material and product approval or rejection.
• Maintain order, cleanliness, and good laboratory practices within the QC laboratory.
• Enter analytical data and calculations into the appropriate systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with data integrity principles.
• Generate, review, and print analytical records, bulletins, and related documentation as required.
• Control and manage the sample library, including proper storage, tracking, and retrieval of samples.
• Write and investigate laboratory deviations, out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT), out-of-expectation (OOE) results, and other laboratory events, documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Promote and comply with Health, Safety and Environment procedures, quality standards, GMP requirements, and Data Integrity principles after receiving appropriate training.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying, defining, and implementing initiatives that increase efficiency and optimize the use of laboratory resources.
• Collaborate with laboratory management and, over time, provide guidance and direction to other analysts working on the same shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific Discipline (Chemistry or Pharmacy strongly preferred).
• Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on chemistry laboratory experience in a GMP-regulated environment such as pharmaceutical, medical device, food, chemical, or related industries.
• Strong experience in analytical chemistry and wet chemistry techniques.
• Practical experience with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) in a QC or analytical lab setting.
• Experience working under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and quality systems.
• Ability to perform testing and data review for raw materials, intermediates, in-process controls (IPCs), stability samples, and cleaning samples.
• Working knowledge of gas chromatography (GC) and related chromatographic techniques.
• Understanding and practical application of data integrity principles, including ALCOA and ALCOA+ standards.
• Experience conducting data review, including audit trail review, to ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy of analytical results.
• Ability to write, follow, and revise SOPs, SOPQs, analytical records, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and Word, for data handling and documentation.
• Ability to investigate and document deviations, OOS, OOT, OOE, and other laboratory events in a structured, compliant manner.
• Training or familiarity with Health, Safety & Environment requirements in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced QC environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Schedule

The regular work pattern after training consists of four days on and three days off: Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Monday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Initial training lasts approximately three months on a standard first-shift Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $38.50/hr. The weekend shift carries an additional shift differential once the role converts from contract to a permanent position.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Work Environment

This role is based in a QC laboratory in Morton Grove, IL, operating under GMP conditions. The laboratory uses a range of analytical technologies, including wet chemistry, HPLC, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, FTIR, and chromatography data systems such as Empower, Chromeleon, and Agilent software. Over time, the QC Chemist will serve as the more experienced professional on the weekend shift and may have two analysts working under their direction. The organization offers opportunities for advancement as new projects and client work are integrated into the site.